Subtract 7/63 from 60/32
1st number: 1 28/32, 2nd number: 7/63
60/32 - 7/63 is 127/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
60/32 = 60 × 63/32 × 63 = 3780/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
7/63 = 7 × 32/63 × 32 = 224/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3780/2016 - 224/2016 = 3780 - 224/2016 = 3556/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/72
- In mixed form: 155/72
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